ABOUT ME

as a wandering academic, I have been all over Asia travelling and teaching;
now I like to follow the Australian soccer team

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I often offer space to sleep to a variety of people who visit my hometown and have benefited from spontaneous hospitality myself

Interests

history current affairs ecology I follow the radio, the web and newspapers in several languages

• history

Music, Movies, and Books

religious music, I am a singer
and read books on a variety of subjects
I also edit academic texts

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I travelled across Southeast Asia twice on a pedal-powered tricycle and did so
once from Egypt to Jordan and back.

Teach, Learn, Share

I teach English as a Second Language, like to learn more languages and cultures
and share my interest in ethnic music which I recite regularly in public.
My home is simple but open to many people

What I Can Share with Hosts

some small gifts, Australiana;
views on current affairs
and different cultures
certain survival skills

Countries I’ve Visited

Canada, Denmark, Iraq, Laos, Nepal, Papua New Guinea, Spain, Turkey, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

Australia, Bangladesh, China, France, Germany, India, Iran, Ireland, Pakistan, Uganda